William Bill Lewis

WILLIAM FRED “BILL” LEWIS, age 76, of Mondamin, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the Nebraska Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Bill was born August 6, 1934 in Logan, Iowa to Marion F. and Bernita E. (Wallis) Lewis. He attended school in Modale and graduated from the Modale High School. Bill was married to Patricia Neill, September 10, 1955 and she passed away May 30, 1969. Bill was married to Mary Ann Burbridge, March 2, 1973 in Mondamin, Iowa. Bill was employed as a custodian for the West Harrison School district for thirty-three years retiring due to health reasons. He was a very active in the Mondamin Church of Christ, where he was baptized May 7, 1950. He enjoyed his family, gardening, woodworking, fishing, birds, mushroom hunting and coached wrestling. Bill was very helpful and interested in his friends. Bill started everyday reading his Bible and saying prayers for his family and the sick. Survivors include his wife: Mary Ann Lewis of Mondamin, Iowa; children: Duane Lewis and wife Kathy of Pisgah, Iowa; Colleen Winey and husband Mike of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Robert Lewis and wife Sonja of Mondamin, Iowa; Thomas Lewis and wife Kathy of Cherokee, Iowa; Eric Lewis and wife Michelle of Little Sioux, Iowa; sisters: Harriet Gummus and husband Richard of Bend, Oregon; Arlene Hulsebus and husband Forrest of Mondamin, Iowa; brothers: Gary Lewis of Modale, Iowa; James Lewis and wife Penny of Mondamin, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia (Neill) Lewis, son Estal Bryon Lewis. Visitation with family will be held from 6pm – 8 pm Tuesday with a Prayer Service at 7 pm at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Nebowa Christian Camp. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the Mondamin Community Center following the committal service. In Loving Memory Of William Fred “Bill” Lewis Born August 6, 1934 Logan, Iowa Entered Into Rest February 12, 2011 Omaha, Nebraska Services 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Church Of Christ – Mondamin, Iowa Officiating Pastor Wayne Bahr Organist Sharon Shelton Vocalists Katelyn, Tyler & Jodi Hoff Music Selections “This Is The Day” “In The Garden” “Sweet Hour Of Prayer” “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” Honorary Bearers (Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren) Shane Brandi Daniel Jenny Judy Mariah Tessa Christine Carmen Kyrah Amanda Hannah Keith Kasey Erin Julia Joselyn Trey Hayley Austin Micah Naomi Casket Bearers Eric Lewis Duane Lewis Thomas Lewis Robert Lewis Richad Gummus James Lewis Final Resting Place Magnolia Cemetery Magnolia, Iowa